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The guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) makes its way to a new pier location at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Crommelin is scheduled to participate in the Merrie Monarch Festival at Hilo, Hawaii. The weeklong festival is a celebration honoring the legacy of King David Kalakaua, who inspired the perpetuation of Hawaiian traditions, language and arts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark Logico/Released)

USS Crommelin will greet the Merrie Monarch Royal Court during a pierside welcome ceremony at Hilo Harbor Pier 1 on Friday, April 9 at 11 a.m. USS Crommelin Sailors, along with Rear Adm. Smith, will attend the hula competitions and participate in the Merrie Monarch Royal Parade on Saturday, April 10 at 10:30 a.m. along downtown Hilo. The Navy’s Pacific Fleet Band will also participate in the parade.

A select group of Waiakea High School Navy JROTC cadets will have the unique opportunity to embark the ship on its return trip from the Big Island to Pearl Harbor.